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Cannondale Trail SL 29er 4 29er Hardtail
Product DescriptionWanna try something new? Trail SL 29’er makes an ideal first mountain bike. The big wheels roll over obstacles with ease, absorb bumps and maintain momentum better. Give yourself an edge.
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Bryan1113
a Weekend Warrior Date Reviewed: April 29, 2013 Strengths: Best for street use and riding around town! Weaknesses: Can't really handle off road terrain at all and has fallen apart in about 4 months of riding on some pretty smooth singletrack. Busted spokes, Fork acting up, Gears mess up, Bottom bracket replaced! My fourth bike since riding the last 13 years and the worst. My old 26er HT's took way more of beating and abuse and kept on going. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: bell mountain loop Duration Product Used: 11 months Price Paid: $800.00 Bike Setup: Maxxis Ardent 2.25 front and SB8 in the rear. everything else is stock 
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Stew
a Weekend Warrior Date Reviewed: July 14, 2012 Strengths: Awesome "entry level" bike just about everything on it is great for a beginner, and then if you do like mtn biking you really don't need to upgrade much. Weaknesses: Pedals are not that great, after two months got clip in's and haven't had a single problem since. Fork isn't the greatest but if you decide you like mtn biking you can always replace it. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 year. Price Paid: $800.00 Bike Setup: 2011 Cannondale Trail SL 4
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chrome Date Reviewed: July 6, 2012 Strengths: Nice light bike that's fun to ride when you get it right. Weaknesses: Guys this bike has been giving me problems since the first trail I took it on. I don't even know where to start. We all know the rebounding is off but that's not even a major concern. My major problem which is also a dangerous is that the chain has popped at least once everytime I have rode it. Everytime. Sometimes it is warranted for example when I hit a boulder stickin out of the ground. But other instance I'm just on plan trails an as soon a hit the root of tree or do a wheelie it pops off. Am I missing something? In addition the deraileur popped my tire because I forced to ride the bike back with the piece grinding against my sidewall. Also the grip is only good on hard ground. Bottom Line: 
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Brian
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: July 4, 2012 Strengths: The overall package of the Trail 4 is best in its category. Yes, you can move up to another model for better components, but for me I had to stay within this price range. I have been riding the Trail 4 in Dupont State Forest (WNC) for a little over a month and it holds up very well to rocks, roots, and most dirt and mud (downhill & climbing). Not competition, but I'm riding the same trials that I see a number of riders with full suspension on. The bike, as a number of other reviewers have stated does roll over a lot and if you know when to stand and sit, you can get away with a hardtail through certain advanced trails (your but). Weaknesses: Yes, the fork is annoying, but I knew that coming into the purchase with any of the bikes of this price range. I was (and am) planning on replacing the fork once I find the right one for the right price. The price for a fork is pricey since the steering tube is a 1.5" dia. not 1 1/8in unless I convert the head set. When talking about the pedals and grips I wouldn't put too much stock in that other than replace them and ride. I really haven't seen great pedals on any of these bikes and I just replaced the stock grips with clamp style Oury and they has helped my hands considerably. I have already gone to clip-less pedals and it makes all the difference riding down a trail that has a number of obstacles to maneuver around including road apples (Dupont is multi use trails, horses). I have no complaints with the tires as they have seen mud, rocks, sand, and loose grave; a tire can go through only so much before you get a tire only certain applications. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: All of Dupont Forest Duration Product Used: 1.5 months Price Paid: $799.00 Purchased At: Youngblood Cycles, A
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John Anderson
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: June 27, 2012 Strengths: Awesome total package! Nothing else at this price point comes close in my opinion. SAVE rear "suspension" design really makes a difference. Hydraulic brakes are soooo nice! Weaknesses: At $779, something had to be compromised. On this bike it is the fork (hence the 4 chili rating). It's totally useable as is, but is not up to snuff for really gnarly dropoffs and hits. Some elastamer Fortunately, it's easy to replace when you get the cash! If you're not riding really hard though, the fork is more than fine. Not a huge fan of the stickers on the rims. They look cool, but over time I doubt they'll stay nice. . . Either paint what you want on there or leave them off please Cannondale. The stock grips (slip-ons on mine) produced some hand pain on my usual 10 mile loop, but that's an easy fix and largely a personal choice. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Nockamixon State Park, PA Price Paid: $779.00 Purchased At: Genesis - Easton, PA Similar Products Used: Cannondale F500 Bike Setup: Basically stock, SPD pedals.
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tuffgrrl
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: May 14, 2012 Strengths: i love this bike ! it is my first bike that i have bought . it is a great starter bike for anyone . the colors are nice . Weaknesses: the shock is nice to start out with but i would upgrade . the tires i would also upgrade but they are nice to start with . Bottom Line: 
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john Date Reviewed: April 28, 2012 Strengths: nice frame, low end shifters and derailers work well, brakes work well also given the entry level pricing Weaknesses: the fork has got to go, no adjustable rebound damping and the rebound is way to fast for the fork, even with preload backed all the way off the fork clangs back after a big hit or falling off a drop, even doing a wheelie gives a clunk from the fork toping out, not very confidence inspiring Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Similar Products Used: I ride a 12 year old Heckler that has a 10 year old rock shock psylo fork that absolutely smokes the cannondales fork....
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Garrett
a Weekend Warrior Date Reviewed: April 26, 2012 Strengths: Lightweight, cool color, good for most riding (2 flaming chills for the bent frame) otherwise I loved it till that time. Weaknesses: Pedals, tires are only good for dry dirt and horrible on wet anything. My real complaint lies with the frame! Bottom Line:
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randy Date Reviewed: April 16, 2012 Strengths: great at most all riding. Weaknesses: the tires are poor.seat could be softer! Bottom Line:
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joe_daddy
a Weekend Warrior
from san antonio, texas usa Date Reviewed: March 24, 2012 Strengths: frame, brakes, most everything on the bike has woked well with the exception of 3 complaints Weaknesses: rear wheel, pedals, and the slip on grips... Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: op Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $799.00 Purchased At: planet bike Similar Products Used: first mt. bike ever
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Cdale_29er
a Weekend Warrior
from San Antonio, TX, USA Date Reviewed: December 14, 2011 Strengths: Light weight Very fast Matte orange color is classy Weaknesses: 80mm travel, Most 29ers in this price range have 100mm of travel. Kenda SB8 are terrible on even slightly moist dirt. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: the one im riding Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $799.00 Purchased At: Planet Bike Similar Products Used: 2011 Trail SL 4 26er Bike Setup: 2012 XL frame. Stock components. Kenda Nevegal front tire, Crank brothers Mallet pedals
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Cormac
a Cross Country Rider
from South Bend, Indiana Date Reviewed: October 28, 2011 Strengths: Solid frame, light weight, fast. Decent shifters, derailleurs and brakes. The Kenda SB8s have great grip on dry hard trails. Weaknesses: Entry level components, but they are just fine. Fork is makes a clicking noise. But like I said entry level, so I didn't expect much from the fork. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Potato Creek, Rum Village Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $692.00 Purchased At: Spin Zone Bike Setup: Mostly stock with Peaty Lock-on grips. Converted to 1x8 drive train.
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JAPH
a Cross Country Rider
from Albuquerque, NM, USA Date Reviewed: October 15, 2011 Strengths: good frame geometry, excellent smooth welds, wheelset, shifters, nice fork, lockout, whole setup is light Weaknesses: brakepads work alright, but not great. Pedals are fairly flimsy and don't grip much at all. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $700.00 Purchased At: Bike World Bike Setup: Giant Rincon
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emooreart
a Weekend Warrior
from Staten Island Date Reviewed: June 5, 2011 Strengths: light frame. Nice shifters. Fork lockout. Rims can take a beating. Smooth disc brakes. Weaknesses: Pedals! Pedals! Pedals! And the handle bars are way too wide. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $840.00 Similar Products Used: Mongoose D40r Bike Setup: Other then the pedals, stock. I cut 1 1/2 off of each side of the handlebars
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Billi
a Weekend Warrior
from Savannah Date Reviewed: May 29, 2011 Strengths: Great value for money, for a MTB newbie this bike makes it easy, stable handling, this thing just rolls over logs. Weaknesses: I love the Kenda SB8 tires on my cross bike in a 700x33-35, but these tires are a different animal. They have a lot of volume, but could really use more tread in this size. Fork has lockout, and preload, but no rebound adj. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Tripplett Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $709.00 Purchased At: Quality Bike Similar Products Used: None, last MTB was an '84 Raleigh. LOL Bike Setup: Stock. RST Deuce fork, Alivio shifters and RD, Promax mechanical disc brakes.
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